Dufour 36 Classic vs 1990 Feeling 32 — Comparison
1990 Feeling 32
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 36 Classic | 1990 Feeling 32 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Feeling |
| Year | 1996–2003 | 1990–1998 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Philippe Harlé |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.90 m (35.8 ft) | 9.85 m (32.3 ft) |
| LWL | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.50 m (11.5 ft) | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.50 m (4.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 40.0 m² (431 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 110 L (29.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 36 Classic and 1990 Feeling 32 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 36 Classic is a 1990s design by Dufour from France, while the 1990 Feeling 32 is a 1990s offering from Feeling from France. The Dufour 36 Classic was penned by Umberto Felci. The 1990 Feeling 32 was designed by Philippe Harlé.
In terms of size, the Dufour 36 Classic measures 10.90m (35.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.50m, compared to the 1990 Feeling 32 at 9.85m (32.3ft) with a 3.15m beam. The Dufour 36 Classic is 1.05m longer than the 1990 Feeling 32. The Dufour 36 Classic displaces approximately 32% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 36 Classic has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.16 and 57.0 m² of sail area. The 1990 Feeling 32, with an SA/D of 14.49 and 40.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Dufour 36 Classic has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 36 Classic offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1990 Feeling 32 has a comfort ratio of 20.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 32.3% for the Dufour 36 Classic and 36.2% for the 1990 Feeling 32, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 36 Classic provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 110L of fuel. The 1990 Feeling 32 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Feeling 32 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Dufour 36 Classic has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Dufour 36 Classic offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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